A seven-page address sent by James H. Hammond, Chairman of the South Carolina Public Service Authority, to members of the South Carolina General Assembly concerning legislation to permit the acquisition of properties belonging to the South Carolina Electric and Gas Company by the Authority. The Chairman addresses a number of commonly voiced objections to the acquisition, including competition with private entities, the creation of a monopoly, the sales price of the acquisition, harm to the war effort, and the overall benefit to the people of South Carolina. The Chairman concludes by urging the members of the General Assembly to vote in favor of its passage.
Correspondence concerning parity and conservation payments to the farmers who were moved out of the Santee-Cooper basin to new farms with no allotment. Senator Maybank forwarded the concern from a South Carolina constituent to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and received a detailed response.
A letter for Senator Maybank to inform him of the Board of Directors meeting. The Board was delighted to hear an investigation would be made immediately by the Army Engineers. The Board wanted to also show appreciation to Maybank for his service in the project for Cooper River.
Correspondence concerning Wrather forwarding another copy of Bulletin No. 580-J, dealing with the phosphate rock supply of South Carolina to Richard Jefferies. The initial copy was never received.
Correspondence between Senator Maybank and the Federal Works Agency concerning the ongoing matter of securing a payment from the Public Works Authority (PWA) to R. M. Jefferies and the law office of Jefferies and McLeod for services rendered from May 19, 1934 to November 1, 1938. Senator Maybank stated that he was no longer connected with the South Carolina Public Service Authority and had no more interest in the matter.
A telegram from Jefferies requesting invitations to the dinner at Mayflower Hotel for Jas. F. Byrnes, Senator Maybank, Charlie Jackson, six S.C. congressmen, Donald Russell, Walter Brown, and D. A. Smith.
A letter from Senator Maybank to inform Jefferies that he wouldn't be able to give a very detailed endorsement of the project because he doesn't know much but gives Jefferies permission to give his endorsement as he sees fit.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the Army Munitition Board aprroved "126,437" and "126438." Maybank advises Jefferies to move forward with construction on the Santee project in Berkley County.
A telegram from Senator Maybank notifying Jefferies that the WPB AM advised they approved the Santee-Cooper office and its construction. They now await final approval form the Army Munitition Board.
A letter from Jefferies regarding a previous letter from Maybank about the interest rates for the Santee-Cooper bonds. The high interest rates could cause problems and he discusses different options for them to take.
A response from Senator Maybank to a letter concerning the progress of the Santee-Cooper purchase and the Public Works Administration's refusal to confirm Richard M. Jefferies as General Counsel of the South Carolina Public Service Authority.
Correspondence between the secretary of the Clemson Alumni Corporation to Senator Maybank. A resolution by the Corporation was sent to the Senator concerning Clemson student involvement in the war. They would like a more fixed policy about the drafting of college students. A response from Maybank is included, stating he voted in favor of lowering the age limit and not exempting college students, for he believes this is the best decision.
A letter from a South Carolinian to Senator Maybank concerning eighteen and nineteen year old boys not be given an opportunity to learn a trade if drafted for the war. He states that the bill is satisfactory to those with no sons or those who have the ability to place their sons in favored positions. A response from Maybank's clerk is included, stating the letter will be called to the attention of the Senator upon his return.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) "Outstanding Freedom Fighter Citation," presented to Esau Jenkins.
South Carolina Conference of Branches of the NAACP memorandum from Nelson B Rivers, III, Executive Director, to all units regarding a Board of Directors' Meeting and Conclusion of the Freedom School Workshop.
Southern Christian Leadership Conference Citizenship Education Program from a taped report by Miss Bernice Robinson at the Highlander Board of Directors' Meeting, May 14, 1965.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control factsheet providing statistics on health issues regarding homicide, suicide, unintentional injuries, and minorities.
Correspondence from Father William Joyce to Esau Jenkins with attached copy of "The Catholic Banner," Volume LVII, Number 4, containing coverage of the "Poor People's March."
A letter from a South Carolinian about a friend's son who's a student at the Citadel. He writes to Senator Maybank to inform him of the parents' feelings about their son not having a chance to finish college, fearing he won't return if drafted. A response from Maybank is included, thanking the constituent for his letter but stating no preference will be shown when the draft age changes.
Day Care Licensing Requirements for South Carolina including information on regulating authority, definition of day care facility, eligibility, staff qualifications, among other requirements.
South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers memorandum from Bernice Robinson, VISTA Supervisor, to John Hurt, S.C. Program Officer, regarding the monthly report for April, 1971.
South Carolina Commission for Farm Workers memorandum from Bernice Robinson, VISTA Supervisor, to John Hurt, S.C. Program Officer, regarding the monthly report for March, 1972.